[NU Sports] worst loss ever

[WildElk2 at aol.com]

I concur with Brad that the 2001 loss vs. PSU was the most  painful and had 
the most consequence.  We were 4-1 at that point, and it  took 2 years until we 
beat Indiana in OT to get back on track. During that funk,  we were 5-19. In 
2001,  Kustok and DA2's many accomplishments were  clouded under the avalanche 
of points we gave up that season.
  That's why yesterday's win was so crucial; I believe that it  kept us out 
of a downward spiral into next season, or worse, into 2008. McManis  and 
Simpson have been tremendous shots in the arm, and Brendan Smith has gotten  better 
as most of us figured he would.  Our rusg defense excelled all day;  good on 
you Eric Washington.
   We'll see if my formula is true.  Illinois thought they  had gotten over a 
"hump" after beating MSU, and are winless since.  For  Illinois and NU, the 
last game of the season presents a real opportunity to sell  themselves that 
progress has been made.  For Zook, it's continuing the  agonizing climb out of 
the Ron Turner era; for NU it's a chance to put all of  the coaching changes to 
bed, and hit the ground running for 2007.  
 
  NU flag flying proud in York, PA.    Trust the  Plan!             GO  
CATS!!!